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Kazoo and Company Toys and Franchise Growth Systems Announce First Official Franchise Sale; Further Deals in the Works

Paperwork has recently been finalized on a Master Franchising deal, which gives the new franchisee Regional Development rights and territorial primacy, in addition to the ability to act as a lynchpin in the regional brand development of Kazoo.

2012-02-08
MESA, AZ, February 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) As a "Regional Developer," the new Kazoo franchisee splits the royalties for new franchisee recruitment in his territory 50/50 with the Franchisor, Diana Nelson. With a Master Franchise agreement, the master franchisee has the rights to a large, defined geographic area for development of multiple Kazoo and Company Toys locations.

Kazoo Brand Extension, LLC is offering a one-time, special program for the next Regional Developer agreement sold. This program is offered as incentive to maintain program momentum and accelerate development of the Kazoo & Company brand. The program includes special "no interest" financing of the Regional Developer fee for qualified candidates.

Company History

Kazoo & Company Toys is an award-winning, community-involved toy store that offers educational, non-violent toys, games, puzzles and more to children, birth to 12 years old. Bucking the tide of violent and dangerous games and toys with those that "play with your imagination" instead, Denver-based Kazoo & Company have been enhancing the lives of kids, parents, and kids at heart since 1980. They partnered with Franchise Growth Systems in June 2011 to bring that ethic to the greater marketplace.

Peer and Community Recognition

Kazoo & Company's list of accolades includes:

• Listed in the INC 5000 for the past 3 years running as one of the fastest growing privately-owned businesses
• Voted #1 Internet toy site by Playthings magazine in 2006
• 2011 Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction from "Talk of the Town"
• 2011 CEBA - Colorado Ethics in Business Award Winner
• Top 5 Specialty Retail Toy Stores in North America - Toy Industry Association Award
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
• Finalist in the Consumer Business category of the 2010 Top Company awards program
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About Franchise Growth Systems (FGS)

Franchise Growth Systems has earned the respect of its clients and the franchise community by being the most comprehensive franchise management, start-up, and expansion firm in the United States. They serve both start-up and established franchisors, as well as other licensing companies.

FGS employs a team of professionals who have diversified strengths, enabling them to consult with their clients on franchise expansion, marketing strategies and royalty and other revenue generation tactics. Over the past decade, FGS has developed several of the fastest growing and well-respected franchises in the country, including Massage Envy, which partnered with FGS in 2003, and now has 700 locations across the U.S.

If you would like more information or would like to become part of this exciting brand's operations and development, please call Franchise Growth Systems at (480) 223-1500, or visit their website at http://www.FranchiseGrowth.com

Franchise Growth Systems was established in 2002. The founders brought their extensive knowledge of the franchising industry and dedicated themselves to the growth and development of their clients' franchise businesses.

FGS has assembled a team of professionals whose diversified strengths enable them to consult their clients on franchise expansion, marketing strategies and royalty revenue generation. FGS enjoys an excellent reputation in the franchise consultant / broker networks. Brand growth for franchisors is the primary focus for FGS.

However, as important as these attributes may be in growing businesses, FGS realizes that the key to franchise growth is the ability to sell the concept to prospective buyers. FGS will find, educate and introduce potential buyers to the franchise concepts they represent. As they accomplish this mission, they help them improve the quality of their lives. By helping these individuals fulfill their goals, the excellent franchisors they represent improve their company operations and add quality people to their organization.


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[Press-News.org] Kazoo and Company Toys and Franchise Growth Systems Announce First Official Franchise Sale; Further Deals in the Works
Paperwork has recently been finalized on a Master Franchising deal, which gives the new franchisee Regional Development rights and territorial primacy, in addition to the ability to act as a lynchpin in the regional brand development of Kazoo.